Meeting & Event Planners

**Join us for a swim at Stadtbad Tiergarten Pool (near Hauptbahnhof)!** Hey everyone, We are doing a casual non-professional swim. It's an indoor heated (+26°C) pool, and I'd love for you to join us! We'll be gathering for a casual chill 30-minute swim. No need to race or compete, just enjoy the water and calm after completing the swim. Afterwards we go to a nearby café for coffees and chat, but no pressure to stick around - totally optional! **Bring** * swimsuit * towel * 1 Euro coin (for a locker) * ticket (5.50€, buy online or on site) **Where** In the entrance hall inside the pool.

Grow & Meet: Oyster Mushrooms from Coffee Grounds Join us for a relaxed, social workshop where you can meet new people in Berlin — whether you’ve just moved here or you’ve been around for years. Winter days are short and cold, so this is the perfect moment to break out of the seasonal slump and do something meaningful together. We’ll be learning how to grow delicious and healthy oyster mushrooms using coffee grounds that would normally be thrown away. No need to bring anything — all materials are provided. Everyone will leave with their own small pot that will soon grow fresh mushrooms, and maybe you’ll leave with a few new connections as well. This event is all about learning something useful and doing something social with others. Let’s team up against the winter blues! Cost: 10€ (materials + workshop) Sign-up: Send an email to vitag@posteo.de The exact location and all details will be shared via email after registration.

You are invited to a Cookies&Boardgames evening in Charlottenburg. There is enough space for 3 board game tables and about 15 people. In addition to this meetup participants, other people from my board game group will join. My games collection includes party games like Code Names, Saboteur, Camel Cup, euro games like Wingspan, Ecos, Photosynthesis, dexterity games like Menara and Junk Art, and some heavy weights like Tapestry and Civilization. Feel free to bring your own board games too :) My apartment is in short walking distance from Messe Nord subway station. You will get the full address to my apartment via meetup app message. Kind regards, Sebastian

(Inside event) Are you learning a language but can't find people to practice with? Do you enjoy helping people speak your native language? If so, meet with us to make friends and have some good conversations. We begin by sharing the languages we speak fluently and the ones we are learning. Then we split into groups and speak! You can switch groups as often as you'd like. The goal is to speak about interesting, thought-provoking topics - not just the typical introductions we usually make. At our last meetups we spoke: German, Ukranian, English, French, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Arabic, Norwegian, and Dutch. Can you help us make this list bigger? We hope to see you there and welcome ANY and ALL languages. (However, we cannot guarantee we will have a speaking partner for all languages). Looking forward to see you all! 😁

Come celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! Sip Happens! Berlin turns 2 years old 🐥 After the raging success last year of our 1st Anniversary, we’re so happy to say that we made it already to the terrible twos! And not only are we celebrating our event’s existence, we also have several of our hosts with birthdays. We’d love to welcome you on this special night! ——- Meet up and join us this Saturday! Whether you're a long-time resident or just travelling through, come and meet new people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy your Saturday evening in a safe and welcoming environment at one of Berlins fantastic bars (and then there's always people who want to go to a club afterwards). This week we're heading to the fantabulous **Tabula Rasa** (see link to location). We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

**A night of culture, connection, and community in the heart of Berlin** Hey everyone, We welcome you all to **Punjab Haus**, a cozy and spacious Indian restaurant on Meraner Str., and we've always believed that **food** has this incredible power to **bring** **people together**. That’s why we are hosting this — not just as a dinner or a party, but as a chance for people from **different backgrounds, countries, and walks of life** to come together, share stories, laugh, and feel part of something warm and real. Whether you’ve just moved to Berlin, you’ve been here for years, or you're just passing through — we’d love to invite you to our **first community night of the summer**. *** ### 🌍 What’s the vibe? Think of it like a big living room with chai, music, and good people. Some will come to meet new friends. Some just want to relax and have a drink. Some might talk about travel, music, love, life — whatever flows. You don’t need to know anyone. You don’t need to be anything. Just come as you are. *** ### 🫶 What we’ll have: * A warm, welcoming space (indoor & outdoor) * Delicious **Indian Food** + drinks (non-alcoholic too) * Background music, chill lighting, and soft vibes * Open tables for conversations — or quiet corners if you just want to take it in * Hosts (including us) to welcome you & help you feel at home *** ### 📍 Details 🗓 **Every Saturday** 🕖 **19:00 till 1:30** 📌 **Punjab Haus – Meraner Str. 20B, 10825 Berlin** 💳 **Card and accepted** 🎟️ **Free entry – but please support by ordering food/drinks** 🙏 *** ### 🔔 A few things to know: * This is a **safe, respectful space** — all identities, backgrounds, and energies welcome * **No pressure to mingle** — talk, chill, dance, or just observe * We may take a few photos for our page — if that’s not okay, just tell us (no problem at all) *** We hope this is the start of something beautiful — a space where culture, connection, and kindness come together. Looking forward to meeting you 🧡 — **Simar**

**RSVP Available on luma:** https://luma.com/2u7vkme9 Silent Reading Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures, or just keep exploring the pages

Are you craving deeper conversations and more authentic connection in your daily life? Join us for **reconnect playground**, an immersive and playful session designed to help you strengthen your presence, learn practical communication tools, and connect with others in a meaningful way. **What this session is about** Connection isn’t something we force, it’s something we can practice. In this warm and supportive space, we’ll explore what real presence and authentic connection feel like, not just in theory, but in how we show up with others. **In this session, you’ll practice how to:** ✨ Stay grounded and present, even when conversations feel uncertain or new ✨ Listen with genuine curiosity and awareness ✨ Express yourself honestly without overthinking ✨ Notice both your inner experience and how you relate to others around you **What you can expect** 🌿 A welcoming and relaxed group atmosphere 🎲 Guided, playful activities that invite presence and ease 😄 Moments of authentic laughter, connection, and reflection 🧠 Practical tools and insights you can bring into everyday life, whether at work, with friends, or in new encounters **No experience needed!** Come as you are. If you’re curious, open, and ready to slow down and connect in new ways, this session is for you. **Logistics** **When:** Sunday, January 25 **Where:** [Studio Sonic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jSPKTTce3rpzABu17) **Duration:** \~2 hours ### **This isn’t just another networking or social event**! It’s about real human connection. You’ll leave with greater confidence in how you show up, a sense of community, and tools to make everyday interactions feel more honest and alive. **⚠️ Registration required** Please reserve your spot via the **[Eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reconnect-playground-everyday-connection-skills-tickets-1979451727402)**. Places are limited and only confirmed with an Eventbrite ticket.

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right

**Join us for our next inspiring breakfast focused on the Law of Attraction and conscious creation.** ✨ We invite all creators of their own reality to share real-life experiences of manifesting desired outcomes and the practices that support them. Over breakfast and meaningful conversation, we’ll exchange insights, tools, and personal stories that help turn intention into reality. 💫 This gathering is open both to beginners who are curious and eager to start practicing, and to experienced creators who enjoy sharing and deepening their knowledge. Let’s learn from each other and expand what’s possible together in a warm, supportive atmosphere. ☕🥐

Playful hike #67 **Invitation to the Telegram community. ALL COMMUNICATION for this Event** will be done **in the Event Chat&Photos** subchannel. **Mute/Unmute** your notifications for **each subchannel to your preference:** [https://t.me/+8-_rnJBuabBkNjI0](https://t.me/+8-_rnJBuabBkNjI0) **Pace:** We will see. **Transport Tickets: DeutschlandTicket only.** **Bring:** **Food and water** for the duration of the event, appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather, and any optionals you want (**sun protection**, **towel/swimsuit,** **hat,** **mosquito spray**...**).** **Extra:** We play games and make a fool of ourselves sometimes. Be ready to join in :D **Please keep updating your RSVP** (Assist/Won't Assist) **as your availability changes. I might deny participation in future events for no-shows.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **The Plan:** We meet at **Ostkreuz**, **by the McDonalds**, **10:30. We open the departures list** and figure out a way to decide which train we take. Throwing a die, or just we find a name of a place interesting, or something else. Once in the train we will also find a way to decide when we get out and what we do from there. The idea is to spend a good amount of the day walking and letting go. I of course have no idea when we'll be back, but let's try to do it before the sun hides completely. One constraint that could be good is to walk towards a station in a different line than the one we started at. We'll see :) \-\-\- **Transport:** **DeutschlandTicket only**, as we don't know where we are going or where we are stopping. **Disclaimers:** \- Participation is under your own responsibility\, the organizers are not liable for damages or losses\. \- Some pictures/video might be taken and displayed publicly for the purposes of promotion of the group\. Please request their removal or modification if relevant\.

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*

This meetup is a relaxed kick-off for everyone who’s curious about building something together. The idea: creating a playful scavenger hunt for Berlin — step by step, as a community. Not as a fixed project yet, but as an open exploration of what could be fun, meaningful, and doable together. This first meetup is a thinking and exchange space: * What makes a great scavenger hunt? * Digital or analogue? * Small and simple, or a bit more ambitious? * How could we collaborate in a way that feels light and sustainable? You don’t need any prior experience, skills, or commitment. Just curiosity, ideas, and an interest in making things with others. This meetup is part of our **Maker Octopus** 🐙 spirit — about experimenting, co-creating, and letting ideas grow through shared action. Meet your host I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect. Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/) LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/) About The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience. Curious to learn more about the Social Butterfly Club? You can explore the bigger picture and stay connected here: [https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join](https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join)

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

A Star Trek convention

Καλή Χρονιά! I hope everyone had a great holiday season. We'll try to keep that holiday spirit going at our next Greek Language MeetUp on Thursday, January 29, at 7 pm. It's the Free State's turn, so we'll MeetUp at Mykonos Grill in Rockville. Though we will follow our usual format of chatting with our παρεα, I will bring a question to discuss as a theme for this MeetUp, There are a few more Hellenic events to flag, including: * The Smithsonian is holding an online event on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 pm on*“The birth of the Sitcom in Ancient Greece,”* via Zoom: [The Birth of the Sitcom in Ancient Greece - Smithsonian Associates](https://prometheas.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=114a9e9f2cdaa0cce2c3cd406&id=08f3a70f2c&e=46d7e20943) * Our friends at the Hellenic Society Prometheas invite us to their inaugural Cultural Heritage Awards Gala on Saturday, January 24th, at 6 pm, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park at 3111 Fairview Park Drive. The gala will honor three notable members of our community, Dr. Nicholas Patronas, Mrs. Sophia Tsangali, and Father Steven Zorzos, "who have championed the spirit of Hellenism and its historical and cultural richness" with music provided by pianist Dr. Mary-Victoria Voutsas, the Palko Greek Music Band with singer Sophia Pelekasis, as well as DJTheo. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at [DC Greeks](https://www.dcgreeks.com/event_display.asp?EventID=2026012401). * The Hellenic Center is holding a New Year’s gathering dedicated to honoring the Greek shared heritage at The Hellenic Center, 6506 Bells Mill Road, Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The program will feature remarks by Mr. Elias Pappas, CEO and Executive Officer of *Odyssey Charter School*, Dr. Ioanna Lekakkou, Vice President of Hellenic Education & Global Outreach at *Odyssey Charter School*, and the traditional cutting of a vasilopita. Please RSVP by January 10 at [vicechair@helleniccenter.org](mailto:vicechair@helleniccenter.org). * The annual Celebration of *World Greek Language Day* will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8th at 3:00 pm at Saint George in Bethesda. The main speaker is Mr. Dimitri Dandolos, a founding board member of the Odyssey School in Wilmington, Delaware. A pretty nice list of events, highlighted of course by our MeetUp on January 29th at Mykonos Grill. Να τα πούμε! - Athan

Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts. Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event. ## **Event Format** 1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.). 2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired. ## **Location** BTI360’s Office in Herndon The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road. ## **Address** 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)] ## **Logistics** * **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required.** * PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+ * ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4). * How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE) ## **Community Guidelines** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).

Let’s meet at Sweet Greens and discuss travel plans. Hope to see you all there.

Our club meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:00 am. We are always delighted to see new guests -- please come about 5 minutes before start to help us get you introduced. It is a hospitable, supportive, and fun environment. Stop by and make new friends and plan on having a good time! We meet in the Youth Room on the top level of the Center. Park on the right side of the building and take the elevator all the way up. The Youth Room is just around the corner to your right as you exit the elevator. See you there!